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Troll 2

1990 ·1h 35m · ★ 3.9 (465)

When young Joshua learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael and Diana, dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son's warnings. Guided by his grandfather's ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance in fighting off these evil beings?

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Director

Claudio Fragasso Claudio Fragasso
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
28
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
17
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
0
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
100
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
55
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
67
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
83
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
0
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
66
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Content Warnings

Child in DangerBody HorrorCannibalismDehumanization
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TMDB Keywords

appreciativecassette tapecommunity spiritdance performancedating woesdead grandfatherdeliriumfamily exchangefamily valuesfarming communityfastinggoblinhallucinationhealthy foodherbal remedieshospitalityodd religious customspoisonpopcornpower of goodnessrecreational vehiclesandwichséanceseductionsmall townsupernatural phenomenavacationvegetarianismwitch

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